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COOK MODE
• When choosing to use the cook mode you press cook mode and an arrow will light up under
each choice: low, medium and high. Press the button again until the desired cook mode is lit up.
• When using the cook mode, you do not have to have the lid on.
• During high cook made you may brown or sear meats, pop popcorn (using glass lid) even
make bread pudding also using glass lid. The high cook mode is also great for bringing
liquid to a boil which reduces the amount of time it takes for food you are cooking to come
up to pressure.
• Also after cooking a roast for example the high cook mode is great for boiling stock for
reductions or making gravy.
• To operate cook mode, press the button until the arrow indicator lights up under the desired
function. Set the timer for a specific amount of time. Then press start.
• To stop at any time during the cooking cycle, simply press off.
• The Technique Pressure Cooker will allow you to change cook modes and times during a
cooking cycle by simply pressing the desired arrow (up arrow for more time, down arrow for
less time).
COOK TIME
• Use the timer when using the cook mode or the pressure mode. Simply press the up/down
arrow buttons until the desired time lights up in the display window.
START
• After choosing desired cooking program (High pressure/low pressure, high cook mode etc.)
set the appropriate cook time, then press start to begin the cooking process.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN COOKING EACH TIME:
• For best results always wipe off excess water on the outside of the inner pot.
• Put the gasket in groove. Make sure the gasket is clean and dry with no tears.
• Always check that the pressure release valve and float valve are in good working order.
Make sure there is nothing blocking the valve opening.
• Check that the pressure regulator is free and properly seated in lid.
HOW TO USE YOUR
TECHNIQUE PRESSURE COOKER
OPERATING AS A PRESSURE COOKER:
1. Set the inner pot into the main housing unit by lining up the handles together (set the inner
pot handle protrusion into the housing handle indention).
2. Attach the power cord into the main housing unit and plug the power cord into your
household electrical outlet.
3. Load the inner pot with the ingredients you wish to cook. Take care to remove any food
debris you leave behind from the groove on the top edge of the inner pot (this could result
in a steam leak). Never load cooker above the maximum ingredient level mark. Foods that
expand while cooking (for instance legumes), should never go above the half way level of
the inner pot.
4. Place the gasket in the groove on the top edge of the inner pot. Always examine the gasket
before installing each time making sure it is in good working order and free of any cuts or tears.
5. Place the pressure lid on the inner pot by lining up the arrow on the lid with either arrow
on the handles. It doesn’t matter which direction the handle is turned to (left or right), as
long as the arrows are lined up properly. Press down firmly on the lid and turn clockwise
until you hear a click. Be sure the red “LOCK” button is showing on the pressure lid handle.
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Minestrone Soup
5 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cabbage, chopped coarsely
28 oz. can tomatoes, drained and chopped coarsely
6 oz. green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, diced
3 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup ditalini pasta, if desired
15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
grated parmesan cheese
In cooker, put chicken broth, cabbage, tomatoes, green beans, onion, carrots, garlic, salt,
oregano, rosemary, and pepper. Place lid on cooker and lock. Set to high pressure for 8
minutes. Release steam. Remove lid and add zucchini, basil, and pasta. Cook without lid over
medium heat on stovetop until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Add kidney beans and cook
about 1 minute to heat through. Serve hot, sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Serves 6–8.
